Dedicated Dental Hygienist with extensive experience at Michael S. Miller, DDS PA, skilled in hand scaling/ultrasonic instrumentation and patient relationship building. Proficient in local anesthesia administration and digital radiography with both Dexis & Schick software. I enhance patient care by effectively educating individuals on oral health, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes and a positive dental experience.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Michael S. Miller, DDS PA
09.2003 - Current
Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
Educate patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques to promote long-term oral health.
Perform prophylaxis to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
Enhanced patient experience by building rapport, addressing concerns, and explaining procedures in a professional manner.
Apply fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
Sterilize equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
Utilize advanced digital radiography techniques to capture high-quality images for diagnostic purposes.
Support office administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and handling insurance billing inquiries when needed.
Dental Hygienist
Stacey E. Oberfield, DMD
04.2002 - 08.2003
Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques to promote long-term oral health.
Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Medicine And Dentistry of NJ
Newark
05-2002
Skills
Ultrasonic instrumentation
Local anesthesia administration
Sealant application
Patient relationship building
Digital radiographs- Dexis & Schick
Dental prophylaxis
Tooth whitening
Softdent Dental software proficiency
Familiar with Easy Dental
Familiar with Cerec
Certification
Local Anesthesia Certification - New Jersey Board of Dentistry.
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Bloodborne Pathogens Training Certification- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Michael S. Miller, DDS PA
09.2003 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Stacey E. Oberfield, DMD
04.2002 - 08.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Medicine And Dentistry of NJ
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